A good entry of 1734 Hoggs. This was an acceptable entry for the day, considering the snow, and the trade having eased earlier in the week. The overall average was 194.09p/kg with the SQQ at 197.07p/kg which equates to over 20p/kg more than January 2018. It is very pleasing also to see Oswestry market in the top three markets in England with the highest throughput of finished hoggs sold in the first 3 weeks of January 2019. 337 Lights average 189.31p/kg varying from 168p/kg to 212p/kg. The top call was from T S Davies Brynmawr with 30kg at £63.50. 610 Standards average 198.77p/kg varying from 151p/kg to 231p/kg. Top call from L A Morris Pantymaen with 39kg at £90. 519 Mediums average 198.92p/kg varying from 170p/kg to 222p/kg. Top call of £95.50 for 43kg from R H Buckley & Sons Cefn Isaf. 162 Heavy’s average 182.8p/kg varying from 168p/kg to 196p/kg. Top call was from

Less ewes around with trade still mixed with poorer ewes looking better sold than some mid-range ewes. An overall average of £47 was reported with a top price of £117 for a pair of Texel ewes from J E Ellis, Hindford. 19 Rams averaged £53 with a top price of £90 for tups from J T Davies & Co, Rhiwlas.